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US to create genomic and cellular ‘BioVault’ for endangered species

A biotech company and a US government agency announced on Thursday a plan to create an archive of living cells and genomic material for ​every species protected under the US Endangered Species Act in a project to safeguard roughly 2,300 types of animals and plants deemed threatened or endangered. Texas-based Colossal Biosciences ‌said it reached […]

05.07.2026 15:30

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A complete guide to your dream home by Bank of Cyprus

Home ownership as a pillar of social stability Owning a home has long been one of the most important elements of economic and social security in Cyprus. For many families, a house is not just a property; it is the foundation of everyday life, a legacy for their children and proof of financial progress. However, […]

05.07.2026 15:15

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Music takes centre stage at Rialto Theatre in July

With the new month here, it is time to look ahead to a new series of events. This July, Rialto Theatre and its surrounding Limassol streets fill with diverse melodies as the 21st Cyprus Rialto World Music Festival returns, spanning almost the entire month. “At a time when access to culture feels more important than […]

05.07.2026 15:15

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Cyprus’ Schengen bid: another brick in the wall of partition and escalation

The narrative that presents Cyprus’ bid to join Schengen as merely ‘fulfilling EU obligations’ is a dangerous bureaucratic fantasy. In international politics, Nicosia’s push to bring government-controlled areas into Europe’s top internal security framework is a calculated move to maximise administrative power, set a firm digital defensive line and reshape Cyprus’ structural balance. Only this […]

05.07.2026 14:53

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Man hospitalised after Napa beating

A 47-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after allegedly being assaulted by a group of unidentified people in Ayia Napa in the early hours of Sunday, police said. The man was found injured on a street in Ayia Napa at around 6am after police received information about the incident. He was initially […]

05.07.2026 14:51

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Real Madrid sign Dutch full-back Dumfries from Inter Milan

Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal, the Spanish club said on Sunday. The clubs did not disclose financial details, but media reports say that Real activated the 30-year-old’s €20 million ($22.9 million) release clause. Dumfries leaves Inter after five seasons, having joined from PSV Eindhoven in […]

05.07.2026 14:27

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What a changing Nato means for Cyprus and the future of European defence

As Nato prepares for the July 7 Summit in Ankara, with defence industry, investment and support for Ukraine heading the agenda, discussions over burden-sharing between the United States and Europe are likely to accelerate a broader shift in the continent’s security architecture, which could leave Cyprus facing difficult strategic choices over Turkey’s future role in […]

05.07.2026 14:20

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What’s in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums

Watching the World Cup and hearing the music in the stadium may have left you wondering — how is that chosen? Is it just coincidence that “Wonderwall” plays after England matches? Are “Freed from Desire” or “Livin’ on a Prayer” always played? And why? The songs are not random. Hundreds — more than 750, in […]

05.07.2026 13:42

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State cannot afford negligence or forgetfulness, spokesman says at Mari memorial

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis on Sunday said the state has “no right to negligence or delay” as he paid tribute to the 13 people killed in the Mari explosion, saying their deaths continue to serve as a reminder of the state’s responsibilities. Speaking at the annual memorial service for naval commander Andreas Ioannides and staff […]

05.07.2026 13:32

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Humans and great apes show similar rhythmic pattern in laughter

There are many kinds of laughter. People may guffaw at a joke. They may giggle nervously in an uncomfortable situation. They may chuckle with ​mild amusement. They may snicker to express contempt — especially movie villains. But while laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Our closest evolutionary relatives do it too. ‌Researchers now have […]

05.07.2026 13:30

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Where exactly can we camp now?

The decision by the forestry department and the deputy ministry of tourism to keep almost all official state campsites closed this summer is a complete failure of public management. Forcing a total shutdown at places like Troodos and Platania – while simultaneously threatening people with €5,000 fines and jail time for wild camping – doesn’t […]

05.07.2026 12:55

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Man arrested in Napa after police seize laughing gas canisters

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Ayia Napa early on Sunday after police allegedly found 20 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, in his vehicle. According to police, members of the rapid response unit (MMAD) stopped the car for a routine check at around 2am on a road in Ayia Napa. A […]

05.07.2026 12:53

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Cyprus property market at a crossroads as growth meets new realities

As Cyprus’ property and construction sectors continue to expand in 2026, the country’s real estate market stands at a defining moment, combining strong investment, sustained development activity and rising demand with increasingly complex challenges surrounding affordability, infrastructure, planning and long-term sustainability. For much of the past decade, Cyprus has established itself as one of the […]

05.07.2026 12:30

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UK’s Farage denies rules broken after report of undeclared benefits

A spokesman for British politician Nigel Farage has denied allegations that the Reform UK leader may have broken parliamentary rules after the Sunday Times reported he had not declared some benefits provided to him. Farage is already under investigation by parliament’s standards watchdog over whether he should have declared a £5 million ($6.7 million) donation […]

05.07.2026 12:15

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Nicosia eyes industrial tourism as new visitor attraction

Factories, dairies, wineries and even quarries could become part of Cyprus’ tourism offering under plans being explored by the Nicosia Tourism Board to develop industrial tourism on the island. The initiative aims to create visitor experiences centred on working production facilities, allowing tourists to learn how local products are made while gaining insight into Cyprus’ […]

05.07.2026 12:12

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ExxonMobil’s East Med strategy enters a new phase

The Commerciality Declaration for Cyprus’ Glaucus and Pegasus gas discoveries made this week marks an important milestone – not only for the island, but also for ExxonMobil’s wider Eastern Mediterranean strategy. After almost eight years of exploration, the company has formally moved from proving the existence of gas to planning its development. Yet, contrary to […]

05.07.2026 12:02

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Government investing €168m to tackle water shortage, minister says

The government is rolling out a €168 million package of measures to address Cyprus’ water shortage, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said, while highlighting broader plans to invest €454 million in the agricultural sector through the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Panayiotou said water scarcity remained one of the biggest challenges facing agriculture, alongside climate change […]

05.07.2026 11:30

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Homeowner suffers smoke inhalation after house fire in Kiti

A man suffered breathing difficulties after a fire broke out in his two-storey home in Kiti around 10.40am on Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the property’s living room. According to the fire service, the fire is believed to have started at a household icon stand before spreading to the living room, where it damaged […]

05.07.2026 10:57

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Eight arrested in overnight police operation

Eight people were arrested during police operations carried out on Saturday night, with police officers issuing 329 traffic citations – including 96 for speeding. The arrests were made in connection with offences including drug possession, drink-driving and illegally residing on the island. During the operation, officers stopped a total of 511 vehicles and carried out […]

05.07.2026 10:44

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Police investigate suspected arson after car destroyed in fire

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a car belonging to a 59-year-old man was destroyed by fire in a village in the Nicosia district early on Sunday. According to the police, the fire broke out at around 4.30am while the vehicle was parked outside the owner’s home. Firefighters were called to the scene […]

05.07.2026 10:21

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Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that “communists” could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements. After a storm-related delay of nearly two hours, Trump appeared on the […]

05.07.2026 10:20

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Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who has succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behind the coffins laid out in the […]

05.07.2026 10:05

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Mega-deals drive global dealmaking to all-time record highs

Global M&A hits record $2.8 trillion in first half of 2026 A surge in $10-billion-plus “mega-deals” drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG data shows, as some companies took advantage of an easier regulatory backdrop to pursue ​what advisers said are their dream deals. The total value of announced […]

05.07.2026 09:30

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We need bases in Cyprus not their sovereignty

The legal status of the British military bases in Cyprus came under the spotlight again this week at a conference organised by the Cyprus Bar Association during which their legal status came under scrutiny. Two legal questions arise independently of their political complexities that are too long to grapple with in the space available. The […]

05.07.2026 09:00

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